Higher June 2019 Unit 2 Q9
9. When a number is reduced by 15%, the answer is 6154.
What is the original number? [3]
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 85% ≡ 6154 | B1 | Accept any indication. |
| \(\dfrac{6154}{85}\) × 100 OR \(\dfrac{6154}{0{\cdotp}85}\) | M1 | Implies the B1. |
| = 7240 | A1 |